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Offer: Accountant 1:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Accountant 1Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 9, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates.Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Renee Lyon at renee.lyon@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Accts Payable & Travel (QCU) Classification Title Accountant 1 Job Title Accountant 1 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to two full-time Accountant 1 positions for the Accounts Payable and Travel department at Oregon State University (OSU). The Travel and Expense (T+E) Accountant is a member of the Controller's Unit within the Division of Finance & Administration. This position plays a critical function in providing Travel and Expense support to campus units and is responsible for timely review of expense reports, conducting end user training, and participating in post transaction monitoring programs. The position requires substantial review and analysis of non-prescriptive, situational, accounting issues and problems. Analysis will often require phone conversations and email correspondence with staff and faculty and may require significant research. To be prosperous in this function the incumbent must: » Ensure high standards of accuracy and precision and be highly organized. » Be articulate with excellent verbal and written communication expertise. » Be results oriented, with demonstrated capability to problem solve. » Have the capability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a wide stakeholder group. » Have the capability to prioritize workload and proactively manage expectations in relation to agreed deliverables, even when faced with competing priorities. » Comply with all statutory obligations and plans and actions to ensure compliance. » Comply with the systems and standards when dealing with internal and external customers. The Controller's Unit has a deep commitment to and belief in the strength and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both all over our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the Controller's Unit, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 40% TRAVEL & EXPENSE PROGRAM SUPPORT Provide support to assigned colleges and divisions. Common areas of support provided includes: » Booking Travel » Travel & Expense Policy » Creating Expense Reports » Pre-travel approval » International travel health and safety » Non-employee reimbursements Engage in solutions to customer problems, ensuring satisfaction with OSU Travel and Expense Program. Partner with other Travel and Expense Office staff members in providing comprehensive just in time training to campus community. 35% EXPENSE REPORT REVIEW & MONITORING Review specific expense reports submitted through OSU's Travel and Expense system, SAP Concur, that are flagged for review prior to payment. Approve expense reports ensuring University Policy, Fiscal Policy, as well as applicable Government Regulations are followed. Return expense reports for correction, when necessary, if they are not in alignment with policy and best practices. Post transaction monitoring of expense reports submitted through OSU's Travel and Expense System, SAP Concur, and flagged for review in OSU's Auditing Tool, Concur Detect by Oversight. Monitoring and audit work may include corrections, recommending edits to system audit rules, communicating, gathering additional documentation and training end users on areas of policy non-compliance, reporting out to leadership abilities common trends, escalating potential fraud. 15% NON-EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENTS Review non-employee reimbursement forms for accuracy and compliance with university policy. Work with non-employee, department contacts, and unit budget authority to capture necessary documentation and approvals. 10% OTHER tasks AS ASSIGNED Additional tasks such as participating in team meetings, providing customer service through training and explanation of rules, policy, and procedure. Providing ad-hoc support for fiscal year end close, external, and internal audits, as well as other seasonal responsibilities that the Accounts Payable & Travel Office is responsible for. Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment for staff, customers, and campus community What We Require Bachelor's degree with CPA or PA certificate; OR Bachelor's degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level Accounting; OR 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of Accounting courses and three years of Accounting practice* *Accounting practice must include at least 3 of the following: Preparing transactions to be recorded in records of original entry; Preparing journal entries, posting from journals to general ledger, or preparing original general ledger entries; Summarizing data from a ledger to a trial balance; Closing accounts at the end of an accounting period; Applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software; Processing data using a computer. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. What You Will Need » practice providing front line customer service in an office setting, which includes providing professional communication in writing, on the phone and in person. » capability to work on assignments independently and in a team setting. » Excellent written and verbal communication expertise with a diverse audience. » practice in Excel, Word, Outlook; or equivalent. » Demonstrable commitment to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment for staff, customers, and campus community. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » practice using Concur Travel and Expense Software Solutions » practice using Concur Detect by Oversight auditing tool » practice working in Higher Education » practice supporting travel business function Working Conditions / Work Schedule Office environment. Pressure to meet deadlines. May involve overtime and continuous interruptions. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min income $22.99 Max income $35.08 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/129270 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04991CT Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 10/01/2024 Full Consideration Date 10/09/2024 Closing Date 10/15/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 9, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Renee Lyon at renee.lyon@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» TranscriptsOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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